Discuss HRCI APHRi Exam Topic 2 Question 11

Which of the following functions is most commonly outsourced?

ACommunication

BPerformance management

CSelection

DRecruitment

Suggested Answer: D

Why Recruitment is Commonly Outsourced:

Recruitment often involves a high volume of work that can be effectively managed by third-party agencies specializing in sourcing, screening, and shortlisting candidates.

Outsourcing reduces time-to-hire, optimizes resources, and leverages external expertise.

Eliminating Incorrect Options:

A . Communication: A core internal function essential for maintaining organizational culture.

B . Performance management: Requires internal oversight and alignment with organizational goals.

C . Selection: Involves critical decision-making typically retained by internal managers.

International HR Reference:

SHRM Talent Acquisition Guidelines: Discusses benefits of outsourcing recruitment.

ISO 30405: Recommends external recruitment practices for efficiency.

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29 comments · newest first

Tu 6 months ago

Definitely D) Recruitment! It saves resources for firms.

Leana 6 months ago

C) Selection is important, but I see recruitment more often.

Kenneth 6 months ago

I feel like D) Recruitment is a no-brainer. It's time-consuming.

Haydee 7 months ago

A) Communication could be outsourced too, but not as much.

Jenifer 7 months ago

Agreed! Companies need help finding talent.

Ollie 7 months ago

Selection is often in-house, not outsourced.

Laura 8 months ago

Surprised to see communication on the list.

Staci 8 months ago

Performance management? Really?

Franklyn 8 months ago

Totally agree, recruitment is a big one!

Oretha 8 months ago

Recruitment, hands down. Outsourcing it is like hiring a personal shopper for your employees. Convenient!

Jimmie 8 months ago

Selection seems like the obvious choice here. Gotta let the professionals handle that tricky task of choosing the right candidates.

Marge 8 months ago

Definitely recruitment. Outsourcing it allows companies to focus on their core business activities.

Shawn 9 months ago

I think recruitment is the most commonly outsourced function. It's a time-consuming process that requires specialized expertise.

Galen 9 months ago

I definitely remember recruitment being a hot topic in our studies, so I’m leaning towards that as the answer.

Beata 9 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought performance management was sometimes outsourced as well. Can’t recall the exact details.

Stephane 9 months ago

I remember a practice question where they mentioned communication being outsourced too, but I feel like recruitment is more typical.

Reuben 9 months ago

I think recruitment is often outsourced, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the most common.

Buck 9 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this question. I'll need to review my notes on HR outsourcing to make an informed decision.

Mari 10 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. Based on my experience, I'd say communication is the most commonly outsourced HR function.

Val 10 months ago

I think D) Recruitment is the most outsourced.

Carri 10 months ago

I think recruitment is the most outsourced.

Socorro 10 months ago

Okay, let me see. I think recruitment or selection might be the most commonly outsourced functions. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of each option.

Gladis 11 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know outsourcing is common, but I'm not sure which function is the most commonly outsourced.

Trinidad 11 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the common HR functions that companies often outsource.

Leota 5 months ago

↳ replying to Trinidad

Performance management is less common to outsource, right?

Ronnie 6 months ago

↳ replying to Trinidad

I still believe recruitment takes the lead.

Luann 6 months ago

↳ replying to Trinidad

True, but communication is also often outsourced.

Glory 6 months ago

↳ replying to Trinidad

Yeah, many companies hire agencies for that.

Myong 10 months ago

↳ replying to Trinidad

I think recruitment is the most outsourced.

HRCI aPHRi Exam - Topic 2 Question 11 Discussion